Macon Police, Miss. Bureau of Narcotics investigate pharmacy break-in

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Macon Police and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics are investigating a pharmacy break-in. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck told WCBI that video surveillance showed that two burglars heaved a cinderblock through the window of City Drug on Jefferson Street between 3 and 4 this morning. A passerby noticed the damage later and alerted the owner, who…

Infant dies from COVID-19 in Mississippi, MSDH confirms

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Another Mississippi infant has died from COVID-19. The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the passing today. The child was under the age of one. The agency did not release when the child died or where. Records from MSDH show 14 children under the age of 18 have died from COVID since 2020. Most of the deaths…

Friends, family, colleagues honor life of George Bryan

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Business leader George Bryan is laid to rest today. Bryan was known for his business, charity work, and efforts to help the area grow. The Clay County native had his hand in many projects that improved West Point. He also worked with economic developers to entertain and meet with executives that were thinking about bringing…

MSDH reports deadly fungal outbreak as “serious situation”

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Department of Health is calling the outbreaks of a deadly fungus a “rapidly expanding and serious situation”. Candida Auris, or C. Auris, is a fungus that is highly resistant to most major anti-fungal drugs. It can enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, and it has been causing outbreaks in healthcare facilities. There…

Parents face charges after child is found wandering alone

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The parents of a child found wandering the streets of Columbus are facing charges. Tyler Williams and Elett Lowery are both charged with two counts of misdemeanor child neglect. The three-year-old child was found walking down the railroad tracks near College and 22nd Streets South. He was not harmed but Columbus police did make a push…

GTR Airport Executive Director explains effects of FAA system failure

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of flights were canceled Wednesday morning after a failure in the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions System. This computer system communicates with pilots and alerts them of safety hazards. GTR Airport Executive Director Matt Dowell explained how it has affected the Golden Triangle and the importance of taking those precautions. “This NOTAM system is…

Woman arrested, charged for stabbing man in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man was stabbed and a woman is in jail after an argument. Now, 23-year-old Vanglorious Jones is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. The incident happened about early Tuesday morning, about midnight, in the 1200 block of Ash Street in Columbus. The victim had multiple injuries. Columbus police continue to investigate the incident. For…

State representative introduces bill to exclusively recognize MLK Day

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI/WLBT) – A Columbus lawmaker wants Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to have his own holiday in the state of Mississippi. State Representative Kabir Karriem has introduced a bill that would exclusively mark the third Monday of January as Dr. King’s birthday holiday. Right now, the state also recognizes Robert E. Lee’s birthday on the same day. Lee was…

MSDH emails Lil’ Blessings Daycare stating the center is being fined

HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Department of Health has fined the Lil’ Blessings Child Care and Learning Center in Hamilton following videos that showed employees taunting children while wearing Halloween masks. WCBI was the first local station to report the story and get answers. There are new details in the story that triggered a lot of parents. MSDH…

Victim identified in deadly crash Tuesday on Casey Lane

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The woman killed in a Lowndes County crash was identified. 40-year-old Summer Michelle Yearby died at the scene of the accident on Casey Lane on Tuesday morning. Coroner Greg Merchant said Yearby was the passenger inside the Honda Accord that hit a tree. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told WCBI that the driver told deputies he lost…

One doctor in the GTR is proud to educate others on Medical Marijuana

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Patients with debilitating illnesses and pain have been waiting for Mississippi’s medical marijuana regulations to go into effect. It’s a multi-step process. And, now the first licensed physician to prescribe medical marijuana in the Golden Triangle said part of his role is making sure the community understands how prescription cannabis works. There is a lot of regulation…

Lowndes County Emergency Management searching for 911 dispatchers

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Emergency Management is looking to hire 911 dispatchers. Dispatchers do not have to have previous experience and will receive on-the-job training. Director of the Lowndes County EMA Cindy Lawrence said they are looking for someone who is dedicated to helping others and who can be a leader during times of stress. “Well,…

Baptist Memorial Hospital hosts emergency response presentation

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Sometimes during an emergency situation, there may not be enough time to wait for first responders to save a life. That’s why healthcare professionals from Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle hosted a “Stop the Bleed” presentation for teachers at Fifth Street School in West Point. The program, which features law enforcement, doctors, aircraft medical crews, and…

One person dies, another injured in late morning Lowndes County crash

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is dead and another person is injured after a crash in Lowndes County. The accident happened late Tuesday morning on Casey Lane, in the New Hope community. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said only one vehicle was involved. It left the road and hit a tree. Right now, deputies are not sure why the accident…

Three people charged with trafficking drugs at barbershop in Tupelo

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – More than 10,000 fentanyl pills, meth, and edibles have been seized at a Tupelo barbershop. Now, Marqcus Jernigan, Jeremy McGee, and April Huddleston are all charged with aggravated trafficking of fentanyl and aggravated trafficking of methamphetamine. Tupelo police and North Mississippi Narcotics agents made the bust on January 5 at Spectacular Cuts on Tupelo Commons Drive….

MSDH reports deadly fungus found in central Mississippi care facility

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting a deadly fungus has been found at a central Mississippi long-term care facility. Candida Auris (C. Auris) primarily affects people already being treated for serious or chronic health conditions. The fungal infection is most often seen in hospitals or long-term care facilities. It is resistant to many antifungal drugs…

M17 Scholarship recipient graduates from part-time police academy

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The winner of a scholarship that honors the memory of a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy is a recent graduate of the department’s academy for part-time officers. Deputy Tremain Edwards is the recipient of the 2022 “M17 Scholarship”. That scholarship is named in honor of Deputy Dylan Pickle, who was struck by a car and killed…